Up river

With the rain and strong winds we've been seeing for what feels like months, I haven't been to the upper reaches of the Hamble for getting on for half a year.

Between the slipway at the old quay and the mill the channel is completely blocked by two trees which presumably came down during the winter gales. A couple of paddle boarders had climbed over and were making their way up to the Botley Brewery and Hidden Tap . Hopefully these trees can be cleared otherwise it's going to restrict the floating customers.

Away from it all a fallen tree makes a popular roost for local wildlife.

I'm sure this channel marker is necessary, on the wrong side you'd almost be in the bushes.

 Another of the small side creeks blocked but fallen trees, sign of a tough winter.